[kwlug-disc] (Sort of off-topic) High School courses

[Jason Locklin]

On Fri Aug 29, 2025 at 1:45 AM EDT, William Park via kwlug-disc wrote:
> Does anyone know how High School courses are selected?
>
> I don't think the textbook, exercises, and curriculum are written by 
> Ministry of Education staffs.  They probably review it and stamp 
> approval.  They could issue RFP or some guidelines, though.

The Ministry produces the Ontario Curriculum, which defines the courses and learning expectations:
https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum#secondary

Materials and resources are identified and provided by boards and the ministry, but teachers have the professional duty to select the materials they use to meet curriculum expectations.

Hope that helps, William. -J